Warm holiday memories arrive in the Keweenaw this weekend with A Christmas Carol, written by Charles Dickens, adapted to the stage by Romulus Linney, and presented by Michigan Tech Theatre. The beloved holiday classic, directed by Trish Helsel, boasts a cast of nearly 40 local youth, Keweenaw community members, and Michigan Tech faculty, staff, and students.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, December 1, through Saturday, December 3, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, December 4.
From the first "Bah, Humbug!" to the final, "God bless us, everyone," this performance will delight audiences of all ages as they join Ebeneezer Scrooge on his journey of transformation and redemption.
"The Charles Dickens classic has long been a Christmas favorite; the story is much more universal in its message," says director Trish Helsel, Professor of Theatre at Michigan Tech. "I chose this stage adaptation because it does not paint Ebeneezer Scrooge as a villain, but rather someone broken by a series of devastating life events. Our production focuses on Scrooge’s ability to accept his past and embrace the present."
The strength of the Keweenaw community, its overwhelming artistic talent, and phenomenal young people were at the forefront of Helsel’s mind as she chose this year’s holiday show.
"The show was chosen as a community-centered production with a cast of Michigan Tech students, faculty, and community members," says Helsel. "It has been a pleasure to work with this lot of youngsters who range in age from 4 to 17 years. It is exciting to be a part of their induction into a professional theatre setting. Children are such fast learners! They have picked up the British dialects with ease, and they memorize quickly. Most importantly, they bring a sense of joy to the process."
Tickets are general admission -- available now at mtu.edu/rozsa, 906-487-1906, or at the Rozsa Box Office from 11a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday through Friday or for 1 hour before shows. Michigan Tech Students can reserve free Experience Tech tickets online, and Student Rush will be available at the door. For more information, visit mtu.edu/rozsa.
Thick As Thieves: Student Gallery Showcase Exhibit, Reception
In the Rozsa Center's Gallery B, Thick As Thieves, an end-of-semester showcase, features student works of art from the sculpture and design classes. Students from many campus disciplines are represented.
The Thick As Thieves exhibit extends from Friday, Dec. 2, through Tuesday, Dec. 6. GALLERY B HOURS: M-F 8 a.m. -8 p.m. and Sat. 1-8 p.m.
An artist reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, in the Rozsa Galleries.
Enjoy refreshments. Meet the student artists in a relaxed environment. See fantastic, student-made art.
The exhibit will include the work of Gibryn Arney, Lily Atton-Doornbos, Mykaela Cayemberg, Jack Colwell, Tara Estrada, Abby Jurewicz, John Mazur, Riley Nelson, Audrey Schulte, Casey Smith, Ferran Delgado Garcia, Nikki C. Donley, Faith D. Gaertner, Seth M. Olson, Josie M. Stalmack, Madalyn R. Tudor-Duncan, Frida A. Visser, and Cas Mankowski.
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